Using homespun fabric
#1
Using homespun fabric
Any thoughts on using homespun fabric for part of a quilt back? I need some extra fabric for a quilt back and found some homespun in my stash. Will it hold up as well as regular quilting fabric?
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Did you wash the rest of the fabric? If so, then wash the homespun and use it with at least a half inch seam. If you haven't washed the rest of the fabric, not sure what to tell you as some homespun shrinks a lot more than quilting cotton. Have to see what other folks say.
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I made a couple of sets of shower curtains,matching window curtain, and small appliance covers out of homespun. No trouble with raveling since I used a serger, but even after a couple of years the lint from the fabric when washed and dried is incredible. (I'd prewashed the fabric to begin with)
#5
I made an entire quilt out of homespun, front and back. I cut strips and sewed together by rows. I did prewash the fabric first. I washed it after I quilted it and it turned out so soft, I loved it. I did not have any particular problem with fraying. I still have a lot of homespun and need to make something else with it. It makes good rag quilts also.
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One thing I've seen with homespun fabric is that it fades with sunlight. We've had several bolts at the store with a fade line right on the fold. Haven't seen it on any other fabrics in the store.
But I have used it in quilt tops, and as backing. It seems alright, and I just used 1/4" seams. Makes me want to ask the people I gave the quilts to, if they're holding up alright.
But I have used it in quilt tops, and as backing. It seems alright, and I just used 1/4" seams. Makes me want to ask the people I gave the quilts to, if they're holding up alright.
#8
One thing I've seen with homespun fabric is that it fades with sunlight. We've had several bolts at the store with a fade line right on the fold. Haven't seen it on any other fabrics in the store.
But I have used it in quilt tops, and as backing. It seems alright, and I just used 1/4" seams. Makes me want to ask the people I gave the quilts to, if they're holding up alright.
But I have used it in quilt tops, and as backing. It seems alright, and I just used 1/4" seams. Makes me want to ask the people I gave the quilts to, if they're holding up alright.
#10
Thanks for all your replies. I ended up using about a 12" strip on two long sides of the quilt back. I had already prewashed the fabric, so hopefully it will hold up ok. It's not my quilt - I am just finishing it for a friend!
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